Lewis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BRENTWOOD, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $4.1M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+86.4% YoY
Grant Count
13
+85.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$313K
+0.4% YoY
About Lewis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lewis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BRENTWOOD, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $4.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Search Ministries Inc ($1,100,000), Brentwood Baptist Church ($1,000,000), Young Life - National ($1,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUKERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION FINDLAY, OH | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| BRAD ECHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSSVILLE, AL | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH BRENTWOOD, TN | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $1,000,000 |
| DAYSTAR COUNSELING MINISTRIES NASHVILLE, TN | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $500,000 |
| ELEVATE ETHIOPIA INC HERMITAGE, TN | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| GRACEWORKS MINISTRIES FRANKLIN, TN | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $100,000 |
| NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION NASHVILLE, TN | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $50,000 |
| RETT'S ROOST OGUNQUIT, ME | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| SEARCH MINISTRIES INC FORT WORTH, TX | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $1,100,000 |
| SOUTHERN SEMINARY LOUISVILLE, KY | TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS A VALLETT | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| JANE E VALLETT | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| ELIZABETH PRIVETT | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| SARA J BAUMGARTNER | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| PAUL T VALLETT | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| WADE C PRIVETT | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| JEFF BAUMGARTNER | TRUST COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Foundation?
Lewis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BRENTWOOD, TN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lewis Foundation operate?
Lewis Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Lewis Foundation award?
In 2024, Lewis Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $313K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lewis Foundation's EIN?
Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6628772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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